Applications for State Championships must be in writing to the Council. Any alteration to date or venue, supported by a valid explanation of necessity for variations, is to be submitted in writing to the Secretary for ratification by the Council.
Applications are to be lodged in time to be considered at meetings as follows:
FEBRUARY: Bowl of Flowers, Bromeliad, Carnation, Daffodil, Epiphytic Cacti, Fern, Fuchsia, Gladiolus, Hanging Container, Hippeastrum, Informal Floral Art, Iris, Pelargonium, Pot Plant, Rose, Succulent, Sweet Pea and Vase of Flowers.
NOVEMBER: African Violet, Begonia, Camellia, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Gerbera and Hoya.
If the only application received is from a society already awarded a State Championship during the year, Council may allocate further State Championships to that society.
Where more than one application is received for an award, a secret ballot shall be conducted by financial affiliates at the relative meeting to determine the allocation. The Constitution determines voting eligibility. In making awards, preference will be given to applications from the pertinent specialist society.
A society allocated a State Championship shall provide a suitable trophy provided that this does not conflict with the society's domestic policy. Applications for awards will only be considered from current financial affiliates. All persons are eligible to enter for State Championships but syndicate entries are not permitted.
The Chief Steward of the Society conducting Council championships is responsible for drawing the exhibitors positions on the show bench.
The West Australian Horticultural Council sash and certificate is to be placed in a prominent position at the show and schedules should suitably acknowledge the Council award.
The composition of State Championships are as follows:
AFRICAN VIOLET
BEGONIA
BROMELIAD
CAMELLIA
CARNATION
CHRYSANTHEMUM
Division B
DAFFODIL
DAHLIA
EPIPHYTIC CACTI
OTHER EPIPHYTIC CACTI
FERN
FORMAL FLORAL ART
FUCHSIA
GERBERA
GLADIOLUS
HANGING CONTAINER
HIPPEASTRUM
HOYA
INFORMAL FLORAL ART
IRIS
JUNIOR DAFFODIL
PELARGONIUM
POT PLANT
ROSE
SUCCULENT
SWEET PEA
VASE OF FLOWERS
BOWL OF FLOWERS
Affiliated societies, in each of the Royal Agricultural Society regional groups (excluding the metropolitan area) of the state, shall be eligible to apply to Council for the allocation of a District Championship for any genera of class each year.
Applications must be made and be submitted in time to be considered at the February and November meetings. In the event of more than one application being received from affiliated societies within each regional group, the allocations of championships shall be determined by delegates present at the meeting by way of a vote.
If the only application received is from a society already awarded a District Championship during the year, Council may allocate further District Championships to that society.
The award shall consist of Council sash and certificate. The composition must be in accordance with approved requirements. In all other respects the conditions will be similar to those relating to State Championships.
Composition of District Championships are as follows:
CARNATION
CHRYSANTHEMUM
DAFFODIL
DAHLIA
GERBERA
GLADIOLUS
HANGING CONTAINER
INFORMAL FLORAL ART
IRIS
PELARGONIUM
POT PLANT
ROSE
SUCCULENT
SWEET PEA
VASE OF FLOWERS
BOWL OF FLOWERS
Affiliated groups, which do not specialise in a particular genera, will be eligible to make application for this award. No society is to be allocated more than one award each year nor be allocated the same award in successive years, unless no other written applications have been received.
Applications must be made and be submitted in time to be considered at the February and November meetings.
Existing State Championship compositions are to be used as a guide but not necessarily adopted. The composition of each award will be ratified by the Council but should ensure a high standard of presentation.
The West Australian Gardener sash and certificate to be placed in a prominent position at the show and group's schedules should suitably publicise the award.
3 african violet plants consisting of:
1 standard african violet
1 mini/semi-mini african Violet
1 trailing african violet
6 begonias containing at least 4 distinct types.
3 pots foliage - maximum pot size 35 cm - single plant in each pot - distinct genera
2 pots flowering - maximum pot size 35 cm - single plant each pot - distinct genera
3 blooms over 65mm, distinct
12 blooms, 9 distinct
Division A
6 exhibition blooms, 4 distinct (classes 1 and 3A only)
6 decorative blooms, 4 distinct (classes 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A and 5B only)
Spider/quill, 6 blooms, 4 distinct
Anemone, 6 blooms, 4 distinct
Single 3 vases, distinct, 3 cuts of 1 cultivar in each vase
12 blooms, distinct
4 blooms over 160mm - distinct
4 vases of 3 blooms, under 160 mm - all distinct
Must consist of 3 distinct genera:
- epicactus/epiphyllum - one only
- other epiphytic cacti - two distinct genera
either 1 pot and 2 hanging containers or 2 pots and 1 hanging container not exceeding 36cm in diameter
or not exceeding 36 cm on the longest side.
2 distinct genera. 1 pot of hanging container not exceeding 36cm in diameter
or not exceeding 36cm on the longest side.
4 pots, 4 distinct genera - pots not to exceed 25.5 cm
Formal bowl - three types of flowers, other foliage allowed
Formal vase - three types of flowers, other foliage allowed
2 bush plants - distinct - pot grown, not to exceed 25 cm
2 hanging baskets, not exceeding 35 cm
6 Triplex (any type) or new vogue doubles (4 distinct)
6 Single (any type) (4 distinct)
6 large flowered gladioli - at least 4 distinct
1 container in bloom
1 container in foliage not to exceed 35 cm in diameter
or not exceeding 35 cm on the longest side.
4 pots hippeastrum - distinct
Must consist of 3 distinct species of hoya.
Each set must consist of either 1 pot and 2 hanging containers
OR 2 pots and 1 hanging container, not exceeding 30 cm in diameter
or not exceeding 30 cm on the longest side.
Exhibits may be flowering specimens or foliage.
One specimen plant per pot or hanging container.
No restrictions.
6 stalks tall bearded and/or louisiana iris, at least 4 distinct.
3 daffodils, distinct
JUNIOR POT PLANT
3 pot plants distinct - not to exceed 15 cm
1 pot not exceeding 23 cm, regal pelargonium in bloom
1 pot not exceeding 23 cm, zonal pelargonium in bloom
1 pot not exceeding 23 cm, ivy leaf pelargonium in bloom
4 plants, dsitinct genera
Containers not to exceed 25.5 cm in diameter
9 blooms, distinct
Cactus, 4 distinct genera
Other than cactus, 4 distinct genera
Containers not to exceed 20 cm in diameter
6 vases distinct, 4 cuts of 1 cultivar in each vase
Must include at least 3 types of flowers, other foliage allowed.
Must include at least 3 types of flowers, other foliage allowed.
DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
6 blooms, 4 distinct
4 exhibition/decorative
2 spider/quill
2 anemone
1 cut of single
6 blooms, 4 distinct
4 blooms over 160mm - all distinct
4 vases of 3 blooms, under 160 mm - all distinct
3 single blooms,any type, distinct
3 double blooms,any type, distinct
6 spikes - 4 distinct, any type
May be either foliage or flowering.
More than 1 plant of same cultivar allowed.
Must be grown in container not exceeding 35 cm in diameter
or not exceeding 35 cm on the longest side.
No restrictions
6 stalks tall bearded and/or louisiana iris, at least 3 distinct
1 pot not exceeding 23 cm, regal palargonium in bloom
1 pot not exceeding 23 cm, zonal pelargonium in bloom
1 pot not exceeding 23 cm, ivy leaf pelargonium in bloom
4 plants - distinct genera
Containers not to exceed 25 cm in diameter.
9 blooms - distinct
Cactus, 4 distinct genera
Other than cactus, 4 distinct genera.
Containers not to exceed 20 cm in diameter
4 vases distinct; 4 cuts of 1 cultivar in each vase.
Must include at least 3 types of flowers, other foliage allowed.
Must include at least 3 types of flowers, other foliage allowed.
WEST AUSTRALIAN GARDENER
SASH AND CERTIFICATE